Events
Events at Keppel Croft and Other Local Gardens
May 1 - 31
No Mow May
During May the lawns in two parts of Keppel Croft Gardens will not be mown. Wander the trails through the blue and white world.
Keppel Croft Gardens
504156 Grey Road #1,
Big Bay
Follow trails cut through the English daisies and Forget-me-nots. Self seeded plants take over the lawns until the end of the month.
May 21
Keppel Croft Gardens open
The gardening season has had a slow start as Spring has been very unusual with capricious and changeable weather and frost to the end of May.
Keppel Croft Gardens
504156 Grey Road #1,
Big Bay
Bring your picnic for a celebration of spring in the gardens. You might like to wander down the road to enjoy the view from the Big Bay dock.
May 26
Foraging Wild Spring Edibles
Join Julie Lamberts at By the Bluffs for an early Spring evening of foraging at Lake Charles, 6:30 - 8 pm
By the Bluffs
170513 Centre Road, Georgian Bluffs, Ontario (north of Lake Charles)
May 30
Local Stories: Changing Weather
at Grey Roots Museum and Archives
This exhibit about the changing weather in Grey County will be of interest to many gardeners and other residents and visitors.
The Georgian Bluffs Climate Action
Team collaborated with Grey Roots to
create an exhibit that reflects the experiences of local residents who recall observed changes in Grey County weather over +50 years, Discover how these locals are making adaptations.
June 12- 13
Among the Peonies
This is a two day event you should not miss. It features 350 peonies in full bloom, food vendors, artists and presenters, Emily Bi's art studio is open and perennials are for sale.
Is there another garden in which you are invited to cut your own peony blooms?
Ginkgo Footprints,
303283 Sideroad 13,
Annan, Ontario
Emily Bi and Dennis Zhang host their annual event, just outside Owen Sound.
Rain date: Sunday, June 14
June 14
Garden Church Service
Everyone is welcome to the Kemble-Sarawak United Church service at 10:30. Bring your chair and sing along with the birds and our community. Finger food lunch after the service.
Keppel Croft Gardens
504156 Grey Road #1,
Big Bay - in fine weather.
Inclement weather - at the church
Rev. Heather McCarrel
519-371-3861
June 18
New Moon Community
Gatherings at the New Moon
By the Bluffs
170513 Centre Road, Georgian Bluffs, Ontario (north of Lake Charles)
June 20
Summer Solstice at
Keppel Henge
The Bluewater Astronomical Society celebrates the Summer Solstice at Keppel Henge with a presentation and telescopes, 11am - 1 pm
Keppel Croft Gardens, 504156 Grey Rd #1, Big Bay
Enjoy your picnic lunch in the peace of the gardens. Tai Chi clubs invite you to join them for some sets before the solstice..
Weather dependent.
June 20
Tea in the Garden
at Keppel Croft
Gwen Lamont shares her experiences writing and publishing her book "The View from Coffin Ridge". Enjoy a reading from her book and a question and answer period.. Lunch served in the gardens.
Keppel Croft Gardens, 504156 Grey Rd #1, Big Bay
This event is part of the Island View Ratepayers Association's Speakers Series,2026.
Lunch provided by the Kemble Women's Institute.
June 28
Summerful of Music
at Earth Bound Gardens
Every Sunday afternoon through the summer join music lovers at Earth Bound Gardens. Bring your lawn chair. Light refreshments are available. Entry by donation.
Earth Bound Gardens and Greenhouses
14 Hea Road,
Red Bay,
South Bruce Peninsula
July 1
Canada Day Celebration
at the Big Bay Dock
The Township of Georgian Bluffs invites you to the Canada Day celebrations at the Big Bay dock. What began with neighbours bringing muffins and a carafe of coffee has now expanded to be the the Township's chosen place for Canada Day. Don't miss it!
July 11-12
Grey Bruce Garden Tour
Here's an opportunity to view gardens in the Wiarton area, all within easy driving distance of each other.
This is an annual fund raiser for Early Roots Play to Learn
Childcare Centre.
July 11
Herbal Teas
From Earth to Cup
Wander through the gardens and collect plants that are great for teas and infusions. There will be demonstrations of the processes from start to finish. Various wild teas will be available to taste test. You will also take home fresh plant cutting to dry for your own teas and infusions.
Tai Chi at Keppel Henge